Just then, someone came looking for Alina.


    “Please, go ahead with your work.


    I’ll find my way out.


    ” Ste quickly reassured Alina, understanding the demands of her schedule.


    “Alright, see you tomorrow.


    ”


    After parting ways with Alina, Ste felt a sudden difort in her abdomen and asked about the nearest restroom.


    In the bathroom, she found that she had started her menstrual period.


    She surmised that the recent stress might have disrupted her cycle, leading to the unexpected onset.


    The film set was located in a secluded area.


    By the time Ste returned to the studio, the evening had already set in.


    Upon entering her office, she was pleasantly surprised to find Matthew waiting for her.N?velDrama.Org content.


    His presence brought a smile to her face.


    “Why are you here?” she asked cheerfully.


    “I was nearby finishing some work and thought I’d pick you up, Matthew responded calmly.


    “Ste, are you pregnant?”


    Puzzled by the sudden question, Ste noticed he was holding a pregnancy test stick she had recently set aside.


    His grip on it was tight, betraying a hint of concern.


    Blinking, she quickly shook her head.


    “No, I’m not.


    In fact, I got my period today.


    ”


    At her response, she observed a visible easing of tension in Matthew’s expression.


    “Don’t you like children?” she asked, furrowing her brows.


    Matthew seemed momentarily taken aback, then took Ste into his arms with a smile.


    “I’m not nning on having children at the moment, and…”


    “I see.


    ” Ste felt a drop in her spirits at his initial words and wanted to hear nothing more.


    “Let’s go home,” she added indifferently, gently withdrawing from his hold.


    Matthew sensed a shift in Ste’s mood but couldn’t grasp the reason.


    As she abruptly turned around to leave, he reached for her hand.


    However, Ste gently pulled away and continued walking.


    Her mind was a mess.